Pass in Tight Areas

Coaching Objectives

Coaching first touch needs lots of repetition of the problem passes that players receive during a match. Having the ability to control poor passes is key to keeping possession and winning games.

ATTACKING

• Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
• Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
• Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
• Finish on goal as soon as possible
• Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
• Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost

DEFENDING

• Always know where the ball is and player they are marking
• Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster
• Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker
• Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes
• When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player
• Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker
• If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it
• The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten.
• It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal.
• Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won